Verbs are the heartbeat of any conversation — you need them to share a story, ask a question, or just order your favorite coffee. This list rounds up around 1,000 common English verbs that you’ll actually hear and use every day. No dusty textbook filler, just action words that keep your sentences moving. Put these common verbs to work while reading Hansel and Gretel at A2 level.
Inside the interactive table, you’ll get US IPA for clear pronunciation, a plain-English meaning, and a real-world example sentence. There’s also a play button next to every word, so you can listen as you learn — your ears need practice too.
Ready to level up your everyday English without the yawns? Scroll to the bottom of the article for the free printable common english verbs vocabulary list PDF and the free downloadable printable common english verbs flashcards.
Verbs alone won’t make you fluent, though. You need chunks you can actually speak. Our free English lessons teach you practical phrases with audio and speaking practice — start at the intro page or jump straight into Lesson 1: First Greetings.
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| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tick | /tɪk/ | to mark with a tick | Tick the box. | |
| times | /taɪmz/ | multiplies by a number | Three times four equals twelve. | |
| title | /ˈtaɪtəl/ | to give a name to | They titled the book after the city. | |
| told | /toʊld/ | said something to someone | He told me the truth yesterday. | |
| took | /tʊk/ | past of take | She took my hand and smiled. | |
| Touch | /tʌtʃ/ | To put your hand on something | Do not touch the wet paint. | |
| tour | /tʊr/ | to travel around a place | The band will tour Europe this summer. | |
| track | /træk/ | to follow or monitor something | Apps can track your daily steps. | |
| trade | /treɪd/ | buy, sell, or exchange goods or services | They trade coffee with nearby villages. | |
| training | /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/ | teaching skills through practice | They are training new staff this week. | |
| Transfer | /trænsˈfɜr/ | To move from one place to another | I need to transfer to another bus. | |
| Translate | /trænˈsleɪt/ | To change words into another language | Can you translate this sentence for me? | |
| Travel | /ˈtrævəl/ | To make a journey | I love to travel to new countries. | |
| treat | /trit/ | to give medical care to someone | Doctors treated the patient quickly after the accident. | |
| treated | /ˈtritɪd/ | gave medical care to someone | The doctor treated her injured ankle. | |
| trial | /ˈtraɪəl/ | to test something for a time | The company will trial the product in stores. | |
| Trust | /trʌst/ | To believe that someone is honest | I trust my best friend. | |
| try | /traɪ/ | to attempt to do something | Try to jump. | |
| trying | /ˈtraɪɪŋ/ | making an effort to do something | She is trying to learn Spanish. | |
| Turn | /tɜrn/ | To move in a circle or change direction | Turn left at the next street. | |
| type | /taɪp/ | to write using a keyboard | He can type very fast. | |
| understand | /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ | to know what something means | I understand. | |
| Undo | /ʌnˈdu/ | Cancel previous action | Undo the mistake. | |
| Uninstall | /ˌʌnɪnˈstɔl/ | Remove software | Uninstall the app. | |
| unsubscribe | /ˌʌnsəbˈskraɪb/ | to stop receiving emails or services | Click here to unsubscribe from the newsletter. |
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